Monument record WLN 005 - Church of St Peter (Med)
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Summary
A church is recorded at Westleton in the Domesday survey.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 439 690 (114m by 100m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46NW |
| Civil Parish | WESTLETON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A church is recorded at Westleton in the Domesday survey (note Ipswich and Thetford wares to NW - see WLN 021).
Church of St Peter. Consists chancel, nave, S porch, base of W tower and steeple. Roof thatched.
Entirely rebuilt circa 1300-1340.
C15: Wall crosses chancel.
1770: Tower fell in and present tower built on original foundations (S1).
Also BA bucket urn containing cremation in churchyard - see BA.
2008:An examination of two test pits within the church did not reveal any earlier floor surfaces, just a single fragment of possible medieval floor tile was recovered (S2).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 8 2010 11:24AM